Skip to main content
Epicurious

Pecan Shortbread Cookies

4.0

(19)

Image may contain Food Plant Cookie and Biscuit
Pecan Shortbread CookiesMark Thomas

These would make nice presents, too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 18

Ingredients

1/2 cuppecans, toasted
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 (about) pecan halves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely grind toasted pecans and sugar in processor. Blend in flour, baking soda, and salt. Add butter; cut in using on/off turns until coarse meal forms. Add cream and vanilla. Process using on/off turns until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Place sheet of waxed paper on work surface. Sprinkle waxed paper lightly with flour. Place dough disk in center of waxed paper and top with second sheet. Roll out dough to 1/4- to 3/8-inch thickness. Using 2-inch fluted cookie cutter, cut out cookies. Transfer to large baking sheet. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut out additional cookies. Press 1 pecan half into center of each cookie. Refrigerate cookies 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake cookies until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool on rack. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

TagsCookieDessertAmericanPecanNutSnackVegetarianEasyMake AheadBakingFood ProcessorBon Appétit
Read More
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Buttermilk Corn Pasta
This pasta starring summer corn achieves its savory, creamy sauce thanks to one special ingredient: buttermilk powder.
Pad Kra Pao
This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.
Dulce de Leche
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Steak Salad With Feta Dressing
Juicy steak, crisp lettuce, and a blender dressing come together for a breezy summer dinner.
Frozen Espresso Martini With Spiked Whipped Cream
This frozen cocktail uses instant espresso for a strong flavor and unbeatable convenience.